It is no longer news that Nigeria suffers from insufficient doctors and has a doctor-patient ratio over five times lower than the World Health Organization, WHO, recommendation. This imminent crisis appears to have overwhelmed government authorities, with no plan to tackle it wholesomely.
Amidst this ugly trend, the country still loses hundreds of doctors annually to brain drain, a large number of them to the United Kingdom (UK).
The mass exodus of healthcare professionals, especially doctors, pharmacists, and nurses, has been a burning issue in the country. Recall that earlier this year, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) disclosed that more than 100 of its members left the country within the last 24 months.
